What is localized treatment?
A. Local or spot control methods include the use of pesticides, electric current, extreme cold, localized heat, microwave energy, or any combination of these. Local or spot control also includes the removal and replacement of infested structural timbers. These methods are intended to remove or kill termites only within the specific targeted areas, leaving open the possibility of other undetected infestations within the structure. These treatments are not designed for whole house eradication. Any pest control company that claims whole house results with local or spot control is guilty of false advertising and should be reported. Local or spot treatment with pesticides involves drilling and injecting pesticides into infested timbers, as well as topical application. The electric current method involves delivering electric energy to targeted infestations. For the extreme cold method, liquid nitrogen is pumped into wall voids adjacent to suspected infestation sites, reducing the area to -20
